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NOVA VIKING 16″ DVR BENCHTOP/FLOOR MODEL DRILL PRESS
NOVA’s latest machine is a 16” DVR Benchtop Drill Press. The NOVA Viking is a 1HP,
150-3,000 RPM (programmable to 5,000) electronic variable speed machine, with a large easy to read display and a variety of intelligent features such as Auto Start feature for one handed drilling and Electronic Depth Stop. The built in LED lights, laser location makes it easy to see clearly and locate your center. The table can be tilted and rotated.
Warranty:
2 Year Full Replacement motor and controller
5 Year Full Replacement on all other parts
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Product Description
AVAILABLE IN BENCHTOP (83700) AND FLOOR MODEL (83706) OPTIONS.
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DIRECT DRIVE POWER AND CONSISTENT TORQUE |
1HP DVR Smart Digital Motor delivers correct speed and power to maintain optimal torque direct to the drill head – across the entire speed range. No belts or pulleys to cause vibration or power loss. A belt and pulley system absorb typically 20% of the motor power before it even gets to the tool. The DVR motor delivers constant torque with all materials. |
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SMART DIGITAL MOTOR | Smart sensors interacting in a number of ways – safety, intelligence workshop assist, and performance |
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BUILT IN LASER AND LIGHT |
Quickly locate center position with the cross haired laser. Two powerful LED lights to keep your project well lit. |
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CAST IRON WOODWORKING TABLE |
Solid Cast Iron for maximum stability. Maximum flexibility and options. Woodworking design to provide maximum clamping and accessory options. 12 2/3″ x 12 2/3″ (320mm x 320mm) Tilting and Rotating |
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ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SPEED |
150 – 3,000 RPM (programmable to 5,000 RPM) Versatile for a variety of projects – Large deep hole drilling, mortising, high speed sanding. |
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FORWARD AND REVERSE |
For LH drill bits, gives you more flexibility for projects. |
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ELECTRONIC DEPTH STOP |
Quickly and accurately automatically stops to the depth you program for your project. Precision drilling. |
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DISPLAY | Large, easy to read display with choice of metric or imperial (fractions or decimal). Easy to switch between modes. |
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SPLIT MOTOR (EXPOSED) |
Easy access to motor. Much easier to get serviced for both customers and dealers. |
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SELF START | Enables a one-handed drilling operation by automatically turning on and off. |
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BRAKING | E-stop. |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Variable Speed: 150 – 3,000 RPM (programmable to 5,000 RPM) Swing: 16” Stroke: 4.5” Spindle to Table: 12 2/3″ (320mm) Spindle to base: 22 2/3″ (575mm) Drill Chuck: 5/8” (1-16mm) Spindle Taper: 2MT Quill: 4.5” of quill travel in just 1 1/4 revolutions of the handle, which allows for far greater accuracy Motor: DVR High Torque 1HP motor, Electronic Variable Speed. 1HP Direct Drive; Single Phase Input Supply.110V-240V, MAX 10A-15A, 50Hz/60HzWeight: 154lbs/68.85kgs |
Additional Information
| Table shape | Round Drill Press Table, Square Drill Press Table |
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2 reviews for NOVA VIKING 16″ DVR BENCHTOP/FLOOR MODEL DRILL PRESS
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International SKUs:
USA: 83700
New Zealand/Australia: 8370x
Europe and Canada: 8370x
Drill Press
5/8″ Drill chuck
DVR motor
Table
LED Lights and Laser
Manual
California Residents Proposition 65
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals (Rust Prevention Oil) which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. Always wash your hands after unpacking the product for first use and use in a well ventilated area. Dispose of packaging bags thoughtfully.
For more information go to: P65Warnings.ca.gov
Geofff Strauss –
Overall evaluation: Great tool. I’ve owned a Jet and a Craftsman – the Nova is superior.
One piece of advice, like most top heavy objects, two people are needed to move it around safely. I substituted a keyless Llambrich JK chuck from Amazon for the included keyed chuck. Virtually no runout. Really nice – so quick and easy to change bits, but expensive ($260). However, if you do a lot of reverse drilling, use the keyed chuck
The good: 1) Vibration free 2) Really quiet 3) Laser guides very accurate 4) Electronic depth stop feature very handy 5) Speed control a joy to use 6) Display clean and crisp – very easy to read 7) On/Off switch on the side rear of drill press a good safety device if you have kids 8) The three LED lights are excellent at lighting up work area 9) Speed chart in manual very good reference (I reduced it on my computer, attached it to magnetic sheet and stuck them on the side of the drill press 10) Fit and finish very good 11) magnet on included adjustment wrench very handy. A small plastic “rack” with a magnet for the hex wrenches would have been a welcome bonus. I made one out of wood and double stick tape and added a magnet to the Llambrich wrench as well. Keeps all the adjustment tools handy.
The bad: 1) Instruction manual needs LOTS of work – poor explanations of features and how to use them – certainly not written by a trained technical writer – you’ll end up using trial and error. However illustrations are good. 2) Needs manual depth stop in addition to electronic one 3) Needs separate switches for work table lights and laser rather than the one sequential switch 4) Plans, or at least dimensions, for a base would have been nice since you have to mount the drill press on something and the average workbench is way too high. I designed and built one (height 23″) including a door for access and storage. No deal breaker but would have been a nice touch 5) Slots on table should be back to front rather than in an “X” pattern.
Electronics are sealed but only time will tell how long they will last. Hopefully for a long time.
nova (store manager) –
Thank you for your feedback, Geoff! We are glad you’re loving your new Viking and we already have begun efforts to improve our manual.
Michael Sturm –
This Drill Press has all the features I was looking for but there is plenty of room for improvement. The tool came covered in greasy fingerprints, even inside the protective coverings. There was a little rust, not much but enough to require some effort to remove. The headstock and the laser lights were not even close to alignment. No Allen key was provided to adjust the tile base. There was extra hardware for a part not included. The firmware upgrade cable is 4x too short. Information in the manual is well written but incomplete and inaccurate. Assemble instructions do not even indicate where to install the Chuck Key Holder. Laser light adjustment is listed on the wrong page. Parts on the Drill Press not described… But, after a long and frustrating setup, the tool has performed well so far and I am hoping for trouble free operation.